*Rory looked from Recka to Jiro* That true demonboy? Did Nan make you promise not to say anything? *She scrunched her face up some* I mean, if it will help me protect Recka isn't it important I know? *She plucked on those heart strings as she raised an eyebrow*

I swear he wasn't such an asshole when I was a kid *Rory chuckled as she watched Recka flip HIro off* He's always been like a smug asshole but before he was actually kind of fuckin' cool *She looked between them. She rubbed Jiro's mark as she raised an eyebrow* Why do I get the feeling that you guys...

*Rory sneered at his back as he left* And can we stop talking in weird languages *She huffed looking at Recka before grabbing her energy drink and taking a long drink too, fingers smudging the cup with the colors that still stuck to her fingers* Sorry you guys got wrapped up in that *She said after...

Maxim *Rory said as she handed the picture over. When he went to touch it she growled at him* You'll smudge it asshole. *She bit out, protective as always of her artwork. When he said to write down her number she did so, tearing and handing the a piece of paper out of her sketch book* It might be aw...

*Rory worked with on the piece, reaching out and feeling the colors instead of looking at them to drawn which one she needed. She didn't seem to notice as Hiro talked or set the instruments up on the table for her, expecting them to be there when she needed them. Eventually the drawing was done and...

*Rory sat with a plop next to her "Uncle" before beginning to pull out her art supplies, setting a notebook in front of her. She rolled her eyes at him* I don't know why you are telling me this. I don't have any idea how to help you. *At his irritated look she rolled her eyes and then pul...

*Rory glanced at Jiro and actually giggled quietly, the humor helping her break out of the foul mood a little. She saw the character for what it was. When Hiro brushed past them she made a sour face at him*[/i] My dad had shit taste in back up. *She looked at Recka and shrugged* Anything with caffei...

That is fuckin truth. *Rory let out a tight chuckle before pushing into a door, letting everyone into the little coffee shop. As promised it was deserted at this time of day with room near the back that would give them more privacy* C'mon *She glanced around the shop just to make sure no one was goi...

You're such a pain in the ass *Rory let out a huff before, wrapping her arm back around Recka's, happy to have it to steady her* He didn't used to be such a prick *She mumbled to Recka, keeping her voice quiet so the others wouldn't hear...or at least Hiroshi wouldn't hear. She guided them back down...

*Rory let out a breath, hope fading as Recka asked for more yard time* Fine, fine. We can head to this little coffee shop, its small and not normally very busy. *When she turned around and saw Hiroshi impatiently waiting her anger flared for a moment* Remember you came busting into my life again, s...

*Rory opened the door and quickly shut it behind her coughing. The smell of smoke joined them in the hallway for a brief moment and she dropped Hiro's shoes at his feet before waving some of the smoke away from herself, eyes watering a little* No tea sorry, she is taking a nap now. *She pulled the ...

Recka's in charge *Rory warned them both. She waved Hiroshi off as he snapped at her in another language. She disappeared inside, shutting the door hard behind her*

*Rory fought against the need to hit Hiroshi just like he fought the need to shoot her. She looked at Jiro when he joined instead of Kenjiro and she wanted to cry again. She swallowed hard to reign in her emotions. When Recka went through her recap Rory chuckled a little* It is Jiro not Kenjiro now....

You're right, you're not my father *Rory said voice still hoarse. She listened to his request, eyebrows knitting together in confusion. When Kenjiro answered before she snapped* Shut up Kenjiro. *Apparently the anger was just at Hiroshi and when she was this pissed she tended to forget to be cautiou...

*Rory continued to look at Hiroshi as the spoke in Japanese around her. She blinked, the stars disappearing at his comments. This close and with whatever the hunter had done to the link Jiro could feel the pain that bloomed in her chest as Hiroshi spoke of her father. The pain only deepened when Ken...

*Rory looked up, one eye closed in the pain still running through her system* That fucking hurt! *She snapped, not quite shouting. She stumbled to her feet again, bad leg twitching with the pain of the movement. When Jiro appeared and Hiroshi pointed the gun at him she was in front of Jiro, staring ...

I don't have wards *Rory replied softly, confusion plain on her face. When he said he needed to talk to her she brushed the mark on her neck bringing his attention to it* What do you need from me? *The teen tensed up when he had grabbed her and she grabbed his wrist before gritting her teeth hard wh...

*Rory raised an eyebrow at HIroshi, blinking a couple of times before smiling some* HIroshi Ojisan *She said the second word as if it was part of his name and not a title as it should have been said. It was hard to say if she knew it was a title instead of just part of his name* Its really been a lo...

*A woman appeared at the pony wall, tea kettle still in hand. She was small, much like Rory, with the same cheek bones and eye shape as her too. She even had the same hair except this woman's was longer, reaching her shoulders in a dark cascade. She was pretty, in fact she would have been beautiful...

Hey! *The little girl rubbed at her hair as Rory walked past, then stuck her tongue out at Recka. Rory chuckled softly* Be nice. *The asian warned before reaching the next landing. She turned and walked to a door with the number 203 on it. Keys appeared and she unlocked the door, giving Recka one la...

*Rory gave her a small smile but humor just didn't live in her this close to her house. She guided Recka through the streets, shutting further and further into herself with every step. After a little while she stopped in front of an apartment building and pushed a code into the building door, allow...

Yeah, sure. *Rory nodded to the stop that was coming up* Here, close as we get without getting on the subway. *She explained as she pushed her best friend toward the door. Considering how often Rory was on foot it was amazing she made it all the way to central park everyday, much less Recka's house....

*Rory took in a deep breath, squeezing Recka's arm with her own* Okay, yeah *The girl reached to scratch at her inner elbow, looking out at the city passing by them. Recka hadn't seen Rory do that since right before the last hospital trip the asian had taken. The city whizzed by outside the window ...

It's not shock I'm worried about *A slightly hurt look came over her face as she looked at her friend. Rory's voice dropped to a quiet whisper* Would you want to take me into that compound? *She asked, trying to put Recka into her shoes without hurting either of them* I'm feeling a little fuckin' na...

Okay, I've got your word bitch, don't forget it. *The bus stopped and she moved with the crowd to get on it. When they found some seats she rubbed the mark, nerves raising more and more* This is the first time you're comin' to my place huh? *Rory, master of being late to the party* Just.. *She didn'...